In preparation for the forthcoming off-season polls scheduled for November 11, 2023, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Stephen Olanrewaju.
Addressing the matter during an appearance on Channels Television’s People’s Townhall on Election Security, the IGP emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality in the electoral process.
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He revealed, though the police commissioner has not been found guilty of any of the allegations levelled against him but “for neutrality sake”, Olanrewaju will be redeployed.
“I am aware that there have been allegations on social media against the Commissioner of Police in Imo State but for this election, we are changing the commissioner of police in Imo,” the IGP stated.